Learn English – Word / phrase for a product/system that presents several unrelated functions

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What's the word (or phrase) for a product/system that presents several (probably unrelated) functions? Swiss Army Knife is a good example of such products. I'm looking for something other than multipurpose. In fact, it's a multidimensional and multiple-aspect system.

Best Answer

The OP hasn't explained why the term multipurpose is not appropriate for their needs, it seems a perfectly appropriate expression to describe any object that has more than one function.

There are; however, viable alternatives. I suggest: multifunctional and all-purpose

  • something that is multifunctional does several different things or has several different uses
    e.g. a multifunctional tool

  • able to be used in a lot of different ways
    e.g. an all-purpose stain remover

(Source: Macmillan)

A multifunctional piece of furniture: study desk/table/seat

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EDIT

Thanks to @displayName who has pointed out that the OP needs this word for a software product. That type of clarification should be made or edited in the post, and not left in the comment section.

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“All-purpose software” produces fewer than seventy hits on Google books

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